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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,644.40, 30,963.34 and 17,156.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,644.40, 30,963.34 and 17,156.82 is: 25,732.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,644.40 : 30,963.34 = 17,156.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,644.40/30,963.34 = 17,156.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,644.40x = 30,963.34 × 17,156.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,644.40x = 531,232,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,232,450.98/20,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,732.52

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